Tasteless

Tasteless is getting nostalgic with 2 coming of age stories set in the past where preteens come face to face with death — it’s Stand by Me vs My Girl.

We’re delving into 2 atypical romantic comedies where men try to figure out where a relationship went awry and learn more about themselves in the process — it’s Annie Hall vs Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

I’m getting patriotic this week with big budget action films and lots of explosions. This episode features franchises starring rogue agents using teamwork to try to once again stop the bad guys from utilizing crazy technology to destroy our way of life — it’s Mission: Impossible - Fallout vs xXx: Return of Xander Cage.

I’ve got a supersized super hero episode for you this week! 2 heroes who have isolated themselves after traumas they faced while being part of a team and who are saved from themselves because of their love for another person — it’s Logan vs Iron Man 3.

This episode features two twisty thrillers where the pursuits of our voyeuristic protagonists are more important than the answers to their mysteries — it’s Rear Window vs A Simple Favor.

In honor of Gay Pride Month, we’ve got 2 movies about couples that expand each other’s world views, have ridiculous chemistry, and of course fall in love despite what their family and friends think — it’s Dirty Dancing vs D.E.B.S.

This episode features 2 families on a quest to save their childhood home from the evils of a modern world in which they feel out of place — it’s Hell or High Water vs The Brady Bunch Movie.

I’m talking about 2 whodunit movies that are full of twists, crime, and plenty of misdirection — it's The Usual Suspects vs Wild Things: Foursome.

It’s the longest Tasteless ever as I break down two sci-fi action movies that explore what makes us human with stony-faced protagonists on a quest to discover answers. It’s Blade Runner 2049 vs Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Tasteless gets extra analytical in this week's episode about 2 satires tearing down the machinations that enslave our society while highlighting protagonists on the wrong side of history — it's The Wolf of Wall Street vs Starship Troopers.

This week, 2 movies featuring big casts that are growing up and figuring out who they want to be during those bittersweet teenage experiences that feel so very critical. We have the last day of school vs the last day of camp — it’s Dazed and Confused vs Wet Hot American Summer.

This week, Tasteless covers 2 movies about music, both the commercial side and the true joy of it, as experienced by outsiders — it’s Almost Famous vs Josie and the Pussycats.

This week’s face-off features two sequels that explore the parallels between a parent and child and that show family is what you make it — it’s The Godfather: Part II vs Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

Our very motivational episode this week features two people at the lowest points in their lives who turn things around for themselves by rallying groups that feel underappreciated — it’s Office Space vs The House Bunny.

We’re exploring our feelings this week with 2 melancholy but darkly funny films that follow a pair of people who feel lost and disconnected from the world and find solace in each other — it’s Lost in Translation vs The House of Yes.

This match-up features 2 movies where a rag tag crew set out to ruin a movie and run into a lot of mishaps and other people’s agendas along the way — it’s Inglourious Basterds vs Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.

I'm dipping my toe into the world of sports this week as I cover 2 movies where an underdog must compete against the best in his field after some unorthodox training and a surprising love connection — it's Rocky vs Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.

This week we have 2 emotionally stunted super heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe who like flannel and leather jackets and whose films are fully taking advantage of our love for nostalgia — it's Guardians of the Galaxy vs Captain Marvel.

I’m diving into the '80s with 2 movies that feature love between people from different worlds, their flamboyant third wheel, and why fitting in is overrated — it’s Pretty in Pink vs Mannequin. DUCKIE IS A PREDATOR. 

I’m digging into an Oscar darling and a cult classic this week, covering 2 movies where the main characters lose their humanity as they ruthlessly work towards attaining their desires, no matter who gets in their way — it’s There Will Be Blood vs Death Becomes Her.